Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
- What FIS information you can watch online
- Retirement
FIS superannuation at Age Pension age video
Watch this video to learn about superannuation at Age Pension age.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Employment income reporting if you have other types of income
If you have other types of income you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
If you lease or rent from a community or disability housing provider, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under this rent type.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.